Monthly Archives: June 2015

Greek crisis: “Last-minute Eurogroup to discuss new Greek bailout demand” (EuObserver) : “An extraordinary Eurogroup teleconference will be held at 7pm Tuesday to examine a last minute Greek request for a two-year new bailout and partial restructuration of its debt. Following … Continue reading →

General events of the Council of the European Union and Calendar of Meetings (Committee Working Parties) General events of the European Parliament General events of the European Commission and DG Home General events of the Court of Justice of the … Continue reading →

Grexit: Tsipras announces capital controls: “Greece is to become the second eurozone country to impose capital controls on Monday, in a bid to prevent the collapse of the country’s financial system. The decision was taken at a meeting of Greece’s … Continue reading →

Immigration: “EU to use development aid to stop migrants” (EuObserver): “EU leaders want to use development assistance to motivate African governments to stop “illegal migration and to combat the smuggling networks.” The plan is part of a broader proposal on … Continue reading →

Homophobia (EuObserver) Lithuania grapples with homophobia: Lithuania has recently started discussing its attitudes towards homosexuality, in what remains a novelty for a country ranked among the most homophobic in the EU. […] Migration (EurActive) Ships rescue 3,700 migrants in just … Continue reading →

Migration in UK:“British nationals among Calais migrant smugglers”(EuObserver):“Up to three thousand stranded migrants near Calais in France are relying on people smugglers to cross over into the UK. Last year, some 100 British nationals were arrested in France in their … Continue reading →